Champ Kapanui

2025: First season at SJSU Played in four games, mainly on special teams Made collegiate debut vs. Hawai‘i (11/01) HIGH SCHOOL: Played linebacker, fullback, defensive end, running back, nose tackle, and safety at Bishop Gorman High School for three years Freshman year was at Liberty High School Three-star recruit, according to 24/7 Sports Had 32 tackles with three sacks and five quarterback hurries in his junior season Was part of the Bishop Gorman HS national championship team in 2024 Three-time state champion at Bishop Gorman Polynesian Bowl MVP (2024) NXTGEN All-American (2024) Named team and defensive MVP (2024) Two-time captain at Bishop Gorman All-State Linebacker (2024) All-State fullback (2024) Second-team running back (2024) Played football, basketball, and ran track at Liberty High School PERSONAL: Son of Chad and Brandee ... Father Chad is the quarterbacks coach at Hawai‘i and also played linebacker there from 2000-04 ... Siblings are Shaena, Chad, Chazen, and Chelsee ... Brother Chad played football at St. George and sister Shaena played golf at Alcorn State ... Born in Honolulu, Hawai‘i ... Chose SJSU due to opportunity in athletics and academics ... Learning how to build a brand and a business ... New environment and community ... Business major.